Join in on the celebration of several new lands opening in the massive Epic Universe at Universal Studios Orlando Resort this Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. Epic Universe transports guests to five imaginative worlds filled with extraordinary adventures: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park.
To celebrate the occasion, guests can virtually join the festivities and get a glimpse into some of the activity happening this week via live streams from Universal Orlando.
- Wednesday, May 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Epic Universe Grand Opening Nighttime Celebration Event
Guests can tune in and get a glimpse into this exclusive VIP nighttime event happening on the eve of the park’s public grand opening. Viewers will see celebrity and special guest arrivals on the Celestial Carpet, first-ever footage of Epic Universe, interviews with some of the team who’ve helped bring the park to life and more. And it all culminates with a spectacular moment to commemorate the park’s debut.
- Thursday, May 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Epic Universe Grand Opening Day Live Stream
Guests can tune in and watch live coverage of the excitement of opening day, including a brief celebratory moment to officially open Universal Epic Universe to the world.
For more information about the live streams and Universal Epic Universe, guests can visit www.universalorlando.com.
Details Of Epic Universe At Universal Studios Orlando
The Chronos – The Icon Of Epic Universe And Celestial Park
As guests start their day, they will pass through the stunning Chronos portal that serves as the gateway to the incredible adventures found in Epic Universe. The first world guests will encounter upon entering the Chronos is Celestial Park, where they can board a shooting comet for an exhilarating roller coaster adventure, dine on delectable cuisine, shop exclusive merchandise to commemorate their visit and more.
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter – Ministry Of Magic
In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, guests will journey from a Muggle park in Paris into the breathtaking spectacle of 1920’s Place Cachée – a hidden, bustling shopping district in wizarding Paris. Within Place Cachée, guests will find numerous dining venues like Café L’air De La Sirène, chic shopping options like Les Galeries Mirifiques, a live, full-scale theatre experience, Le Cirque Arcanus and more. They’ll also journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic to witness the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge in the thrilling ride, “Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.”
Super Nintendo World
After guests emerge from the iconic green pipe into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, they’ll be immersed into the worlds of beloved Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong and more. Within Universal Orlando’s most colorful and interactive experience yet, they’ll encounter familiar places inspired by Nintendo’s games, including Mt. Beanpole.
How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk
Upon entering the larger-than-life world of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, guests will be captivated by a real-life version of the iconic sweeping vista straight from the wildly popular “How to Train Your Dragon” films. As they take in the vast sparkling lagoon, two 40-foot-tall Viking statues and an energetic village perched above churning seas, guests can embark on a variety of Viking adventures inspired by the beloved film series – including experiencing what it’s like to fly on a dragon on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, competing to outscore and out soak fellow guests on Fyre Drill, posing for a photo with Toothless and so much more.
Dark Universe
In Dark Universe, guests will explore the shadowy village of Darkmoor – home to Universal Monster legends like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster and more. The icon of this ominous world is Frankenstein Manor, where guests will venture deep into its catacombs and face a horde of enraged monsters on Universal Orlando’s most chilling attraction ever – Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
The opening of Epic Universe should be a momentous occasion for parkgoers and fans of Universal alike. What’s your favorite land in the new park?
To learn more about Universal Epic Universe, please visit www.universalorlando.com/epicuniverse.
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